Duress: meaning, definitions and examples
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duress
[ dʊˈrɛs ]
under pressure
Duress is a situation in which someone does something because they are forced to by someone else. It is often associated with threats, violence, or other forms of coercion.
Synonyms
coercion, compulsion, pressure
Examples of usage
- She signed the contract under duress.
- The confession was given under duress.
- The hostages were held under duress for several days.
Translations
Translations of the word "duress" in other languages:
🇵🇹 coerção
🇮🇳 दबाव
🇩🇪 Zwang
🇮🇩 paksaan
🇺🇦 примус
🇵🇱 przymus
🇯🇵 強制
🇫🇷 contrainte
🇪🇸 coacción
🇹🇷 baskı
🇰🇷 강요
🇸🇦 إكراه
🇨🇿 nátlak
🇸🇰 nátlak
🇨🇳 胁迫
🇸🇮 prisila
🇮🇸 þvingun
🇰🇿 қысым
🇬🇪 იძულება
🇦🇿 zor
🇲🇽 coacción
Word origin
The word 'duress' originated from Middle English 'duresse', with roots in Old French 'duresse' and Latin 'duritia'. It has been used in legal contexts since the 15th century to describe situations where someone is compelled to act against their will due to threats or force.